Marino Franchitti Andy Priaulx Harry Tincknell

Joey Hand Dirk Müller Sébastien Bourdais

Ryan Briscoe Richard Westbrook Scott Dixon

Meet Chassis P/1046

The car that won le mans for ford and america

The no.2 shelby-american ford gt40 Mk II-a

This site is dedicated to the prolific car’s history, restoration and journey to its 50-year reunion at the 2016 Le Mans 24 hours.

Join RK Motors Charlotte as they revive an icon, unearth the past and restore glory to the 1966 Le Mans-Winning Ford GT40.

Driven by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon

This car won the 1966 Le Mans 24 hours, dethroning Ferrari.

One of the most debated motorsports finishes of all time.

The same engine powering this car set a record in ‘67 for the Fastest Average Speed that would not be broken for decades to come.

1966 was the first time an American company won Le Mans.

The failure of a heated potential merger led to one of the most recognized grudge matches in sports car racing.

History Repeated

Ford wins at Le Mans fifty-years after their first.

Watch The Story Behind The Current Restoration

Get up to speed on the car's current restoration and watch the "Legend of Le Mans" Series.

Chapter 1

Join RK Motors Charlotte as we revive an icon. Unearth the past and restore glory to the 1966 Le Mans winning Ford GT40 - chassis #P1046. This is the real story of the first Ford GT40 to claim Le Mans for America, and we welcome you to be a part of history with us.

Chapter 2

Join RK Motors Charlotte as we revive an icon. Unearth the past and restore glory to the 1966 Le Mans winning Ford GT40 - chassis #P1046. This is the real story of the first Ford GT40 to claim Le Mans for America, and we welcome you to be a part of history with us.

Chapter 3

Part 3 of the RK Motors Charlotte series documenting the restoration of the 1966 Le Mans winning Ford GT40. In this chapter we look into the technology that propelled not only P1046 but also 3 other GT40's to victory lane. In addition, we discuss other manufacturer entrants across the Le Mans vehicle classes and evaluate their specifications.

Chapter 4

In the fourth chapter of Legend of Le Mans, we'll dive into just what it takes for the team at Rare Drive to restore such a prolific car. From researching hundreds of vintage photographs down to sourcing the correct bolts, you'll see that #P1046, the Le Mans-winning GT40, really is a legend in the details.

Chapter 5

In the fifth chapter of Legend of Le Mans, P/1046, the No. 2 Ford GT40 Mk. II-A that won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, finally comes together for its big debut. Follow along as Mark Allin with Rare Drive discusses in-depth the final pieces that bring #P1046 full circle, a rebirth, perse’, of that fateful day Ford and Shelby-American won Le Mans for America.

Chapter 6

In the sixth chapter of Legend of Le Mans, P/1046, the No. 2 Ford GT40 Mk. II-A that won the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours, is now complete and receives a proper shakedown at Lime Rock Park courtesy of Rob Kauffman. Kauffman is the current owner of this prolific vehicle yet self proclaims himself as the current "custodian". How does the car perform on track before its big debut at the 2016 Twenty-Four Hours of Le Mans?

Chapter 7

In the seventh and final chapter in the Legend of Le Mans series, RK Motors Charlotte catches up with the builder and owner of P/1046 at Pebble Beach, along with special guest, Henry Ford III. The final chapter takes viewers on a journey from the 50th anniversary win at Le Mans, to Pebble Beach and plans for the future of the car, because legends never die.